Southern California Club Xterra
Southern California Club Xterra => SCCX Xcursions => Topic started by: chrishaynesusa on June 15, 2014, 08:01:23 AM
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[SIZE="5"]In the fall.
will not require to much in the way of tricked out rig gear but will need gas and water and food/booze to complete this 200 mile loop.[/SIZE]
(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b562/chrishaynesusa/MISC_VI/Misc%20VII/DeathValleyTrip_zpscfe03171.jpg)
http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/DEVAmap1a.pdf (http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/DEVAmap1a.pdf)
This is a better detail government map http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/Backcountry%20Roads-2.pdf (http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/Backcountry%20Roads-2.pdf)
[SIZE="5"]A,B,C,D to get into saline Valley
F,G Lippincott Mine Road to the Race Track
G,H,I,J,K Eureka Dunes (overnight)
Q to E Steel Pass to Saline Valley Hot springs (overnight)[/SIZE] could not get google to make a pretty complete loop.
meeting at the south entrance at Panamint springs on Saturday the 8th
Tuesday is a holiday(veterans) and participants can take Monday off. drive up Friday after work.
(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b562/chrishaynesusa/MISC%20VIII/DeathValleyloopNovember_zps37103b49.jpg)
UPDATE:... Capped at 14 rigs total.
Please declare IN and be counted. after the cap is reached interested drivers can go on wait-list in case there is a cancellation.
DRIVERS
1. GeoXplorer
2. chrishayesusa
3. CKayaks
4. snutty
5. RobertBills
6. XterraTSP4
7. tikidollracer
8. TurtleX
9. knightrider
10 RBduffer
11. markeye412
12.GhostX
13. Toro
14. SoCalXTerry
RIDERS
1. CKyaks(passenger/driver) Tammy
2. knightrider(passenger) maybe
3. GhostX (passenger/driver) Daphne
4. Toro 1 (passenger)
5. Toro 2 (passenger)
6. Toro 3 (passenger)
7. Toro 4 (passenger)
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9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
WAITLIST
1. xxSVxx
2. ath211
3.
4.
[SIZE="5"]PANAMINT SPRINGS .....MEET AND START.... GAS...
SALINE VALLEY ROAD: [COLOR="Blue"]A flat and washboarded 45.9 mile road connecting the Saline Valley sand dunes to paved Highway 190 to the south, crossing South Pass enroute
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IN +1 maybe
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What Jordan said ^^^^^^^^^ in.
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Capped at 14 rigs total. in order to be counted properly please post the in at the new X.org in case I miss the SCCX thread.
Please declare IN and be counted. after the cap is reached interested drivers can go on wait-list in case there is a cancellation.
I will back post to SCCX after adding drivers to theNEWX.ORG thread.
Capped at 14 rigs total.
Please declare IN and be counted. after the cap is reached interested drivers can go on wait-list in case there is a cancellation.
DRIVERS
1. GeoXplorer
2. chrishayesusa
3. CKayaks
4. snutty
5. RobertBills
6. XterraTSP4
7. tikidollracer ??????
8. TurtleX
9. knightrider
10 RBduffer
11. markeye412
12.GhostX
13. Toro
14. SoCalXTerry
RIDERS
1. CKyaks(passenger/driver) Tammy
2. knightrider(passenger) maybe
3. GhostX (passenger/driver) Daphne
4. Toro 1 (passenger)
5. Toro 2 (passenger)
6. Toro 3 (passenger)
7. Toro 4 (passenger)
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9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
WAITLIST
1. xxSVxx (tikidollracer possible canx)
2.
3.
4.
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Hey Chris please put me down for 1 driver.
Thank you.
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Can I be a tenative IN? I have a few other things coming up so I need to kiss some butt to pull a 4 day weekend but I think I can pull it off.....(we usually don't take Veterans Day....don't ask)
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gotcha.
you are currently number one on wait list , still waiting to hear if tikidollracer has to cancel.
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Add me!!, I'll be there... Even if I have to rent a truck!
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Epic potential here.
Liking the expedition/camping trend here.
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OK... So I don't have to rent a truck.. Just have to get this baby all set up.. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/23/8yry3u7e.jpg)
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OK... So I don't have to rent a truck.. Just have to get this baby all set up.. (http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/23/8yry3u7e.jpg)
I'm sorry sir...the Frontier section is another forum. :p
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Oh, that's just mean John. :'(
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I'm sorry sir...the Frontier section is another forum. :p
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hahaha
so are you sure that your new fronty is a pro-4x?
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Dang... Hate is deep... I didn't say I was gonna bring the front... Who knows... The X might be back in fighting shape...
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Dang... Hate is deep... I didn't say I was gonna bring the front... Who knows... The X might be back in fighting shape...
Love is deeper...just sayin'. ;D
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
Mr. Christaan,
Please refrain from commenting on John's 'obvious' trap to get you banned from posting :D
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Sometimes, a man just wants to watch the world burn...
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
"A Time to Kill"?
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Darn!
OK Chris, we now return you to your regular programing :D
Thread Jack is Officially Over. :-*
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Hey Chris,
Can you put me on the list...i tried to find the thread on the new x but using my phone, i was unsuccessful. I'll check this thread to see if you got this and i'll try to find the thread on the new x when i'm in front of a computer next.
thanks
Clint
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added to waitlist/
cheers
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Chris..... Can I at least get on the wait list...
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Yup
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Chris it's my birthday that weekend. What better way to get a gift from you by letting me on the trip! Please add me to the 'special' birthday wait list please.
Mark
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Added a smiley for your viewing/thread selecting pleasure.
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Can we show up even if there's a wait list? We will separate from the group if any rangers show up...
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That would not be a wise decision. if the cap is because of permits, they could deny future requests for permits, and possibly more trouble(fines). And it could just be the trail leader doesn't want to be herding 16 cats :)
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http://oldtrailmaster.wordpress.com/road-guide/ (http://oldtrailmaster.wordpress.com/road-guide/)
http://www.beckersminerals.com/pages/dvnp_3_2010/dvnp_3_2010-1.html (http://www.beckersminerals.com/pages/dvnp_3_2010/dvnp_3_2010-1.html)
http://studentreader.com/saline-valley/ (http://studentreader.com/saline-valley/)
http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/DEVAmap1a.pdf (http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/DEVAmap1a.pdf)
this is a better government map http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/Backcountry%20Roads-2.pdf (http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/Backcountry%20Roads-2.pdf)
http://www.gbr.4wdtrips.net/4x4/lippincott.html (http://www.gbr.4wdtrips.net/4x4/lippincott.html)
http://www.dangerousroads.org/usa/998-lippincott-mine-road-usa.html (http://www.dangerousroads.org/usa/998-lippincott-mine-road-usa.html)
http://www.desertusa.com/mag99/july/stories/race2.html (http://www.desertusa.com/mag99/july/stories/race2.html)
Be aware that the entire road and those leading to it are inside Death Valley National Park and subject to the $20 entrance fee (no fee if you have the Golden Age passport or the new generic national park pass recently issued).
The nearest point to pay is either Stovepipe Wells Village or Grapevine Ranger Station.
In Saline Valley, everything east of the main road is inside the DVNP boundary.
West of the road is outside the park.
(http://www.gbr.4wdtrips.net/4x4/images/images2/steele_overviewmap.jpg)
http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm (http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/feesandreservations.htm)
http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/Backcountry%20Roads-2.pdf (http://www.nps.gov/deva/planyourvisit/upload/Backcountry%20Roads-2.pdf)
http://www.gbr.4wdtrips.net/4x4/steelepass.html (http://www.gbr.4wdtrips.net/4x4/steelepass.html)
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Any SoCal'ers want to cruz up together?
http://sccxterra.com/smf/index.php?topic=2568.0
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Chris,
Thanks for adding us to wait list. Hopefully when people check in there will be flakes and openings.
Mark & Nia
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Hey Chris
Remove me from the waitlist please.
Not gonna happen this year. :(
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SoCalXTerry is out. Hope that helps somebody get there.
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Capped at 14 rigs total.
There is a Death valley park limit of 12 rigs per 4x4 group so what I will do is to make two group stickers to affix to your rigs declaring one group or the other.
I was going to break into two colors.
the expedition portal is having 2 groups OF 12 that are minimally separated.
Rule and regulations here.... http://www.nps.gov/deva/parkmgmt/rules-and-regulations.htm (http://www.nps.gov/deva/parkmgmt/rules-and-regulations.htm)
Please declare IN and be counted. after the cap is reached interested drivers can go on wait-list in case there is a cancellation.
DRIVERS
1. GeoXplorer
2. chrishayesusa
3. CKayaks
4. snutty
5. RobertBills
6. XterraTSP4
7. tikidollracer
8. TurtleX
9. knightrider
10 RBduffer
11. markeye412
12. ath211 CANX GhostX
13. Toro
14. skohl CANX SoCalXTerry
RIDERS
1. CKyaks(passenger/driver) Tammy
2. knightrider(passenger) maybe
3.
4. Toro 1 (passenger)
5. Toro 2 (passenger)
6. Toro 3 (passenger)
7. Toro 4 (passenger)
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
WAITLIST
CANX xxSVxx
1. mark1107
2. usko99
Anyone have an open seat for another character? :)
or for someone on the wait list?
UPDATED 9/26/2014
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Am I too late on this???
If possible to be added count me in Please ::)
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The Trona Pinnacles is a nice location to camp near-by. ;)
They've been in more than one sci-fi movie.
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/paul1960/Xterra/Death%20Valley%20Solo%20Nov%202009/Trona%20Pinnacles%20Trail/Trona00.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/paul1960/Xterra/Death%20Valley%20Solo%20Nov%202009/Trona%20Pinnacles%20Trail/Trona09.jpg)
(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y215/paul1960/Xterra/Death%20Valley%20Solo%20Nov%202009/Trona%20Pinnacles%20Trail/Trona05.jpg)
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Hey Chris, is it too late to be on the waiting list? I should have my X trail ready again, and be recovered from a procedure I'm getting done on the 4th of Nov.
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Hey Chris, I disappeared off the waiting list...What happened? Give me an update when you can. Thanks
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pm sent motorpig77
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Capped at 14 rigs total.
There is a Death valley park limit of 12 rigs per 4x4 group so what I will do is to make two group stickers to affix to your rigs declaring one group or the other.
I was going to break into two colors.
the expedition portal is having 2 groups OF 12 that are minimally separated.
Rule and regulations here.... http://www.nps.gov/deva/parkmgmt/rules-and-regulations.htm (http://www.nps.gov/deva/parkmgmt/rules-and-regulations.htm)
Please declare IN and be counted. after the cap is reached interested drivers can go on wait-list in case there is a cancellation.
DRIVERS
1. GeoXplorer
2. chrishayesusa
3. CKayaks
4. snutty
5. RobertBills
6. XterraTSP4
7. tikidollracer
8. TurtleX
9. knightrider
10 RBduffer
11. motorpig77 CANX markeye412
12. ath211 CANX GhostX
13. Toro
14. skohl CANX SoCalXTerry
RIDERS
1. CKyaks(passenger/driver) Tammy
2. knightrider(passenger) maybe
3.
4. Toro 1 (passenger)
5. Toro 2 (passenger)
6. Toro 3 (passenger)
7. Toro 4 (passenger)
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
WAITLIST
CANX xxSVxx
1. mark1107
2. usko99
Anyone have an open seat for another character? :)
or for someone on the wait list?
I made a mistake and omitted EngineSwineSeventySeven, Markeye412 cancelled, so I have replaced him with Mr.Pig
no harm no foul.......
UPDATED 10/5/2014
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Please anyone else that may have to miss this.
post up so we can get another fellow xer in the slot to have fun.
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This is coming up.
look at your rigs(everything).
You need a portable potty system. I use PETT. 70 bucks on Amazon. has a carry case as well. may wanna buy extra poo powder.
Also a spare tire garbage bag like a trasharoo
(http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51ATMqnZWjL._SL1500_.jpg)
complete set of products here...
http://www.mtsmedicalsupply.com/PETT-Environmental-Toilet-System/646/D115SYS/ (http://www.mtsmedicalsupply.com/PETT-Environmental-Toilet-System/646/D115SYS/)
(http://www.mtsmedicalsupply.com/images/System%20with%20Tote%20Bag1.jpg)
I use a grand trunk dunny tent instead of the one pictured above..
(http://bestcampshowers.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/grand-trunk-dunny-camp-shower-tent-2.jpg)
Did you pack automotive fluids?
Jerrycan for gas?
provisions for water for all members of your rig?
firewood?
Tools?
Misc, hoses/ seals, duct tape? change oil/filters? tire repair kit? spare tire same size as the other 4? tow strap?
Good singlemalt scotch? :)
Capped at 14 rigs total.
There is a Death valley park limit of 12 rigs per 4x4 group so what I will do is to make two group stickers to affix to your rigs declaring one group or the other.
I was going to break into two colors.
the expedition portal is having 2 groups OF 12 that are minimally separated.
Rule and regulations here.... http://www.nps.gov/deva/parkmgmt/rules-and-regulations.htm (http://www.nps.gov/deva/parkmgmt/rules-and-regulations.htm)
Please declare IN and be counted. after the cap is reached interested drivers can go on wait-list in case there is a cancellation.
DRIVERS
1. GeoXplorer
2. chrishayesusa
3. CKayaks
4. snutty
5. RobertBills
6. mark1107......................................................CANX ...XterraTSP4
7. tikidollracer
8. TurtleX
9. knightrider
10 RBduffer
11. Motorpig77..................................CANX markeye412
12. ath211 .....................................CANX GhostX
13. Toro
14usko99................................................ CANX..skohl .............................. ..... CANX SoCalXTerry
RIDERS
1. CKyaks(passenger/driver) Tammy
2. knightrider(passenger) maybe
3.
4. Toro 1 (passenger)
5. Toro 2 (passenger)
6. Toro 3 (passenger)
7. Toro 4 (passenger)
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9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
WAITLIST
1. maXTERRA ...CANX
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3
4
5
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Anyone have an open seat for another character?
or for someone on the wait list?
I made a mistake and omitted EngineSwineSeventySeven,
Markeye412 cancelled, so I have replaced him with Mr.Pig
no harm no foul.......
UPDATED 10/17/2014
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Me me me!
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I'm in!
BTW, will the hardest parts need big tires and lockers? cause I'm on a classic 4x4 with regular A/T tires...
Trying to score some used BFG TA/KO on craiglist but no luck... need 265/75/15
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should be fine in 4x4 Low/High and 2WD(some parts).
good condition tires
2 spares if you can swing it.
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Thanks Chris! Looking forward seeing you guys ;)
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Am I too late on this???
If possible to be added count me in Please ::)
Steve...what are you driving these days?
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I got a 1988 4runner SR5 that I am slowly rebuilding from 0!
Its got the 3vze engine that I rebuilt the top end New head gasket+ heads, 4.10 gearing. 5 speed manual. Currently open diff but hopefully soon to be locked.
Engine and drive train like new now Zero leaks. New cv axles and ujoints, used in good condition rear diff. Restored as much as possible interior damage and now onto the body cosmetics. Has few tiny rust spots.
Suspension is basically stock, oh and today I scored some nice BFG TA/KO!!!!
Need to remove the front auto locking hubs with Aisin manuals but slowly waiting on a good deal...
Taking it to Azusa this coming saturday to test it. Haven't wheeled it yet since I got it LOL
DO YOU GUYS THINK I CAN KEEP UP WITH THE XTERRA's???? ;)
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Dang wish I can head out with you guys. I'll be out in DV that same weekend with the guys from ExPo.
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Chris,
We will not be lugging out the duce. If this is a deal breaker, let me know.
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I got a 1988 4runner SR5 that I am slowly rebuilding from 0!
Its got the 3vze engine that I rebuilt the top end New head gasket+ heads, 4.10 gearing. 5 speed manual. Currently open diff but hopefully soon to be locked.
Engine and drive train like new now Zero leaks. New cv axles and ujoints, used in good condition rear diff. Restored as much as possible interior damage and now onto the body cosmetics. Has few tiny rust spots.
Suspension is basically stock, oh and today I scored some nice BFG TA/KO!!!!
Need to remove the front auto locking hubs with Aisin manuals but slowly waiting on a good deal...
Taking it to Azusa this coming saturday to test it. Haven't wheeled it yet since I got it LOL
DO YOU GUYS THINK I CAN KEEP UP WITH THE XTERRA's???? ;)
Nice! Welcome back to the dirt world...
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I thought I'd send a note regarding poop. This is a national park. They have a lot of rules.
While they do allow for burial of poop they also encourage hauling out toilet paper.
Neither of these items will decompose in the desert. Poop dries and eventually will become airborne dust.
Arizona has the Hanta virus coming from the desert dropping of rodents as dried airborne particles.
We face enough of a challenge while grouped as "Off-Roaders" that everything we do is scrutinized.
Tread lightly is the principle I would like to follow here.
The Rubicon has had numerous environmental groups try to shut the trail over the years for just this same reason.
Fecal matter in the spring runoff.
So while I have so far encouraged hauling out of poop, and made reference to the need for this , yes it a requirement for this event.
There will also be two groups of overland expeditioners out in the park at the same time as well as a few other small groups of off-roaders.
They have also implemented this same requirement for their participants.
I do not want to be referenced as the Xterra Group that did "something"
Please let me know if this requirement will cause you to miss this event.
That being said, I would love to see you all on the trail and swap stories and drink whiskey at the days end.
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Final list of Drivers?
1... GeoXplorer
2... chrishayesusa
3. . CKayaks
4. . snutty
5. . RobertBills
6. . mark1107
7. . tikidollracer
8. . TurtleX
9. . knightrider
10 .RBduffer
11. .ath211
12. usko99
13.
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I'm out. Hauling crap around the desert in or on my truck for a weekend is a deal breaker for me. I've had it with this state.
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I'm out. Hauling crap around the desert in or on my truck for a weekend is a deal breaker for me. I've had it with this state.
You had a hair appointment you couldn't break...tell the truth. :)
Fact is...you can bury the deuce, but need to pack out the dirty paper.
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There is enough friendly bio tp. You can get it at most big sports stores that sell backpacking equipment. I use it when I go backpacking.... You better not back out duff!!! Your full of poo most of the time anyway... ;p
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Question about this trip since it shows roughly 200 miles. Are we going to have gas stations accessible in between? My yota does about 20mpg on the FWY but never calculated how the MPG is on dirt roads with 4wd... Truck has a 16gallon tank and don't think it will last 200 miles off road...
Also, I found this porta potty for cheap, which is what I think I'll get for now since funds are tight...
http://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/details/Stansport-portable-camp-toilet/0750107990271/_/A-623967?_D%3Asearch=+&_D%3AsiteScope=+&_DARGS=%2Fstore%2Fcartridges%2FSearchBox%2FSearchBox.jsp&_dyncharset=UTF-8&siteScope=ok#.VFAf8Etg76k
Hope RBDuffer and TORO reconsider this trip!
Steve
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That's my reason for the trasharoo, don't have to keep poo bags in the truck
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Question about this trip since it shows roughly 200 miles. Are we going to have gas stations accessible in between? My yota does about 20mpg on the FWY but never calculated how the MPG is on dirt roads with 4wd... Truck has a 16gallon tank and don't think it will last 200 miles off road...
Also, I found this porta potty for cheap, which is what I think I'll get for now since funds are tight...
http://www.big5sportinggoods.com/store/details/Stansport-portable-camp-toilet/0750107990271/_/A-623967?_D%3Asearch=+&_D%3AsiteScope=+&_DARGS=%2Fstore%2Fcartridges%2FSearchBox%2FSearchBox.jsp&_dyncharset=UTF-8&siteScope=ok#.VFAf8Etg76k
Hope RBDuffer and TORO reconsider this trip!
Steve
I will be bringing 8 gals of fuel for the trip.
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I thought I'd send a note regarding poop. This is a national park. They have a lot of rules.
While they do allow for burial of poop they also encourage hauling out toilet paper.
Neither of these items will decompose in the desert. Poop dries and eventually will become airborne dust.
Arizona has the Hanta virus coming from the desert dropping of rodents as dried airborne particles.
We face enough of a challenge while grouped as "Off-Roaders" that everything we do is scrutinized.
Tread lightly is the principle I would like to follow here.
The Rubicon has had numerous environmental groups try to shut the trail over the years for just this same reason.
Fecal matter in the spring runoff.
So while I have so far encouraged hauling out of poop, and made reference to the need for this , yes it a requirement for this event.
There will also be two groups of overland expeditioners out in the park at the same time as well as a few other small groups of off-roaders.
They have also implemented this same requirement for their participants.
I do not want to be referenced as the Xterra Group that did "something"
Please let me know if this requirement will cause you to miss this event.
That being said, I would love to see you all on the trail and swap stories and drink whiskey at the days end.
Am I reading this different than GhostX? To bury or not to bury poop...that is the question :-\
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I plead the fifth on number two.
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Who does no. two work for.
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I will not be able to make this run chris. I've got some training to attend on the 10th I can't get out of.
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Who does no. two work for.
Yeah, that's right...you show that turd who's boss!!!!
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Final list of Drivers?
1... GeoXplorer..........(whiskey unknown)
2... Chrishaynesusa....Caol Ila(SMWS bottling) from Islay, Scotland
3. . CKayaks ..............Laphroaig 10yo from Islay, Scotland
4. . Snutty................Bulleit Bourbon from Lawrenceburg, Kentucky
5. . RobertBills..........Laphroaig 10yo from Islay, Scotland
6. . mark1107..........(whiskey unknown)
7. . TurtleX...............Edgefield Whiskey from Troutdale, Oregon
8. .ath211 ..........(whiskey unknown)
9. usko99..........(whiskey unknown)
10. DannyX (with a poop pail) (whiskey unknown)
11.
so the list has dwindled down to the whiskey drinkers. :)
there are a few slots now open!!
for
.....additional
rock crawlin,
poop haulin,
whiskey waterfallin,
jerrycan overhaulin,
.......screwballin kind of Xterra owners.
Morning report
http://www.nps.gov/deva/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageID=682539 (http://www.nps.gov/deva/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageID=682539)
(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b562/chrishaynesusa/Miscellaneous%20X/MorningReport_zpsf4b0dacb.jpg)
Read! post 23.
from the saline valley forum.
Steel pass can be done. I'm bringing bridging ladders.
http://forum.salinepreservation.org/post/show_single_post?pid=1284400047&postcount=23 (http://forum.salinepreservation.org/post/show_single_post?pid=1284400047&postcount=23)
weather.
(http://i1292.photobucket.com/albums/b562/chrishaynesusa/Miscellaneous%20X/DeathWeather_zpsfdaa7ac8.jpg)
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Final list of Drivers???
1... GeoXplorer..........(whiskey unknown)
2... Chrishaynesusa....Caol Ila(SMWS bottling) from Islay, Scotland
3. . CKayaks ..............Ardbeg 10yo from Islay, Scotland
4. .RobertBills..........Laphroaig 10yo from Islay, Scotland
5. . mark1107..........(whiskey unknown)
6. . TurtleX...............Edgefield Whiskey from Troutdale, Oregon
7. .ath211 ..........(whiskey unknown)
8. DannyX (with a poop pail) (whiskey unknown)
9.
so the list has dwindled down to the whiskey drinkers. :)
there are a few slots now open!!
for
.....additional
rock crawlin,
poop haulin,
whiskey waterfallin,
jerrycan overhaulin,
.......screwballin kind of Xterra owners.[/QUOTE]
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Dang if I wasn't already committed with another group, I'd jump in. Hopefully I'll see you guys out on the trails this weekend. :)
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Skid plates intalled, Sliders installed, RTT installed.....5 gal pooper packed. fireball Whiskey packed!!! Special Grooterwurst fully seasoned for Chrishaynesusa Consumpion..check!
Anybody else bringing kids??
I will be bringing my 7 year old...she want to know if there will be any other kids to play with??
This is going to be a really sweet trip! There will also be a group of guys from the EXPO out there as well!
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Final list of Drivers???
1... GeoXplorer..........(whiskey unknown)
2... Chrishaynesusa....Caol Ila(SMWS bottling) from Islay, Scotland
3. . CKayaks ..............Ardbeg 10yo from Islay, Scotland
4. . mark1107..........(whiskey unknown)
5. . TurtleX...............Edgefield Whiskey from Troutdale, Oregon
6. .ath211 ..........(whiskey unknown)
7. DannyX (with a poop pail) Fireball Whiskey
8.
so the list has dwindled down to the whiskey drinkers. :)
there are a few slots now open!!
for
.....additional
rock crawlin,
poop haulin,
whiskey waterfallin,
jerrycan overhaulin,
.......screwballin kind of Xterra owners.[/QUOTE]
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Just got a camp spot at panamint Springs for Friday night. See you guys there. Should be getting In about 6 or 7pm.
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We're a maybe. I won't know until 12 noon Friday if we can make it. Sorry Chris and everyone. Feel free to give up my spot since were on fence.
Mark & Nia
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We're a maybe. I won't know until 12 noon Friday if we can make it. Sorry Chris and everyone. Feel free to give up my spot since were on fence.
Mark & Nia
you waited until the last day to cancel?
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We're a maybe. I won't know until 12 noon Friday if we can make it. Sorry Chris and everyone. Feel free to give up my spot since were on fence.
Mark & Nia
Really hope you guys can make it!... If not then we will meet in another trail!
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Sorry Chris. I had a kidney stone I gave birth to at Kaiser this morning. It was also my birthday today. Sucked being at hospital all day. Truck was packed but my body is parked in a hospital bed.
Have fun guys. Take lots of pics.
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sorry to hear about your stone.
get better soon.
Danny can share his pictures of an epic trip.
Maybe next year?
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So many pics....
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Thank you Chris for understanding. I would love to come next year!
Mark
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So many pics....
Great pics Danny!
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Great time !!!
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selected photos from CKayaks link with over 75 fun filled , rip roaring good, action shots,
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ckayaks/sets/72157648914025578/
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We started in Panamint springs. I stayed in a motel Friday night because I knew I would get a late start just coming in off two weeks on the road. I Drove all day from San Jose ca. kept in touch with Dan Grooters as he was leaving from Ventura area of Socal. He was about 2 hours ahead of me on show time at Panamint Springs.
(http://www.panamintsprings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/PSR-Map-with-grid-2-650w.jpg)
When I arrived TurtleX(John) was already having a beer at the springs resort. Out on the patio.
(http://www.highonadventure.com/hoa12apr/larry/panamint-springs-resort.jpg)
Their beer cooler has hundreds of microbrews and they have about 8-10 beers on taps including Black butte porter.
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Not to bad for out in the middle of nowhere.
In the morning we all meet at the resort for breakfast. Left around 9 am. We missed ATH211 who had some clutch and switch problemos. Aired down at the start of the saline valley road (south end) had lunch 1/8 of the way up Lippencott mine road.
At the lunch break we were in radio contact with the other group of expedition off roaders. First night camping was at homestake camp at the south end of the Race track.( so named for the stones that move about out on a dry playa.
Next day saw expedition offroaders leave to go south and us to go north . we stopped at teakettle junction and took pictures and then on to Ubehebe crater. After a short lunch we headed to the north toward crankshaft junction on the way to Eureka Dunes. Night camp at Eureka dunes , I got a chance to use my Zodi shower and had a wonderful shower to knock the trail dust off. And some fine scotch. Danny Grooters helped John TurtleX change a flat tire on the front of his rig. Seems he picked up a nail. This would be the only flat of our group.
Next day saw us crossing steel pass and though a large number of washes and debris fields on our way to saline valley hot springs. We did the customary stop to visit the Blue Marble bath on a spur trail off the main trail between Steel pass and saline valley hot springs
(http://www.ghosttownexplorers.org/images/deathvalley/svhotsprings/u2.jpg)
This is where we soaked with the hippies. Next days we headed home out the North pass and on to Big pine for a gas up and hand shaking all around. Danny Grooters (DannyX) headed South with his daughter Lily and GeoXplorer , TurtlX and I headed North up 395 to the Yosemite east entrance and hiway 120 which was open. After crossing the Tioga pass we parted ways on our onwn timelines to finish the remainder of our trips. I did get a chance to see all of the damage from the rim fire the year before.
We may have to check this out next season on a Clavey bridge run. A good time had by all
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Did you guys meet the other group of expeditioneers pictured camping near your group?
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Yes and our ham(GeoXplorer) kept in touch with them all the away up lippencott mine road as they were 1 hour and then 30 minutes behind us.
some talk at camp and visiting ans talking about rigs as well. and the did have 2 Xterras as well in their group .
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Yes and our ham(GeoXplorer) kept in touch with them all the away up lippencott mine road as they were 1 hour and then 30 minutes behind us.
some talk at camp and visiting ans talking about rigs as well. and the did have 2 Xterras as well in their group .
That is pretty cool Chris.
Do you know if they were communicating on simplex or through a repeater?
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Although Gexplorer mentioned the repeaters , that he had checked them Im pretty sure this was simplex.
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This was last years trip, if you have not read through it.